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AI-powered ransomware surge despite fewer ransoms paid

Thu, 29th May 2025
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A Delinea report reveals 69% of organisations faced AI-driven ransomware attacks in the past year, despite fewer victims paying ransoms.
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AI reshapes Southeast Asian media, raises concerns on ethics & bias

Mon, 19th May 2025
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A recent webinar highlighted AI's dual role in Southeast Asia's media, enhancing storytelling yet raising concerns over biased algorithms and press freedom.
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AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.
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Forrester warns of deepfakes & AI extortion in 2025 threats

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Forrester's report reveals top cybersecurity threats in 2025, including regulatory upheavals, deepfakes, AI risks, insider threats, and GenAI-driven extortion.
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Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
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IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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IRONSCALES has launched Deepfake Protection, using AI to detect and neutralise deepfake email threats, as phishing attacks surge globally by up to 1,740%.
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Generative AI in dating apps: women face increased risks

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A survey by Sumsub reveals that nearly half of British dating app users see deepfakes as heightening risks, particularly affecting women's safety.
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Bad AI, good AI: harnessing AI for a stronger security posture

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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AI's dual impact on security is stark; while cybercriminals leverage its power to craft sophisticated attacks, security teams harness its potential to enhance threat detection.
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Businesses face growing threat from deepfake scams, Forrester warns

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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A Forrester Research report reveals that the rise of deepfake technology poses significant risks for businesses, with scams costing firms millions.
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BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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BlackFog has launched its groundbreaking anti-data exfiltration solution for macOS, aiming to protect against the rising tides of ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats.
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Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Australian organisations are grappling with complexity in cyber security, as 70% feel AI is outpacing their defenses amid rising AI-generated threats.
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Deepfake threat looms for B2B marketing leaders, says report

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A Forrester report reveals deepfake technology poses urgent risks to B2B marketing, with 80% of firms unprepared for its threat to business integrity.
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VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.
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Remote goods fraud to rise, eCommerce losses to hit $10B

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A study by Juniper Research predicts a global 18% rise in remote physical goods fraud by 2025, with losses reaching USD $10 billion, driven by advanced tactics.
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Cybersecurity predictions 2025: Hype vs. reality

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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As cybersecurity predictions flood in for 2025, analysts warn against sensationalist claims, emphasising the dangers of AI in attacks like Business Email Compromise.
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AI poised to transform banking with fraud prevention focus

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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Experts predict that 2025 will revolutionise AI in banking, enhancing fraud prevention, risk management, and customer experience, according to SAS.
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Phishing attacks rise in 2024 with AI-driven tactics

Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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Cybersecurity experts report a sharp rise in phishing attacks in 2024, with 94% of organisations affected and AI tactics in 67.4% of incidents.
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Exabeam forecasts AI to transform APAC cybersecurity by 2025

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Exabeam predicts that by 2025, AI will significantly shift the cybersecurity landscape in APAC, making malware creation and deepfakes more accessible to attackers.
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WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.
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Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.